Kazakhstan
Kasachstan
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Kazakhstan
A country in Central Asia whose western part is geographically part of Europe. Its capital is Astana.
Kasachstan grenzt im Norden an Russland und im Osten an China.
Kazakhstan borders Russia to the north and China to the east.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Kasachstans |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Kasachstan | – |
| accusative | Kasachstan | – |
| dative | Kasachstan | – |
| genitive | Kasachstans | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
As the name of a country, “Kasachstan” is normally used without an article. This also applies when the name is the subject or object of a sentence.
Kasachstan liegt in Zentralasien.
Kazakhstan is located in Central Asia.
Die Delegation besucht Kasachstan.
The delegation is visiting Kazakhstan.
For staying in a place, use “in Kasachstan” (in Kazakhstan); for movement there, use “nach Kasachstan” (to Kazakhstan). The preposition “in” indicates location here, while “nach” indicates direction.
Meine Freunde leben seit zwei Jahren in Kasachstan.
My friends have been living in Kazakhstan for two years.
Im Sommer fliegt sie nach Kasachstan.
She is flying to Kazakhstan in the summer.
Origin is expressed with “aus Kasachstan” (from Kazakhstan). After “aus,” the country name is used without an article.
Der neue Kollege kommt aus Kasachstan.
The new colleague comes from Kazakhstan.
Political and geographical expressions frequently used with “Kasachstan” include “die Grenze zu Kasachstan” (the border with Kazakhstan), “Handel mit Kasachstan” (trade with Kazakhstan), and “die Regierung Kasachstans” (the government of Kazakhstan).
Der Handel mit Kasachstan ist für beide Länder wichtig.
Trade with Kazakhstan is important for both countries.
